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Becky Gibbs | Feb. 24, 2026

Hidden Cash Flow Risks That Factoring Reveals and How to Fix Them

When business owners think about factoring, they usually think about one thing: access to cash. But factoring does more than…

Becky Gibbs | Feb. 23, 2026

MN Paid Family & Medical Leave: A Discussion for Construction & Engineering Companies

Join us on March 12 at 12 PM for a straightforward, plain-language look at Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave…

John Csargo | Feb. 13, 2026

2026 Standard Mileage Rate: What Employers and Owners Should Change in Their Reimbursement Policies

The IRS has released the 2026 standard mileage rates, and the increase in the business mileage rate requires immediate action…

Greg Carlson | Feb. 12, 2026

What Happens If You Die Without an Estate Plan in Minnesota?

No one likes to think about their own mortality, but planning for the future is one of the most important…

Chris Wittich | Feb. 12, 2026

Upcoming Webinar | Navigating Trump Accounts: What’s Changed and What’s Next

Join Boyum Barenscheer and Boyum Wealth Architects for a comprehensive look at Trump accounts. We’ll clarify the latest rules, examine…

James Woelfel | Feb. 11, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index | January 2026

This edition of the Minnesota Manufacturing Index builds on the framework introduced in our initial report, providing the most recent…

Sara Ostrander | Feb. 9, 2026

Using Financials as a Management Tool: A Guide for Business Owners

Many business owners treat financial statements as a formality, something created for lenders or year end requirements, then set aside.…

Becky Gibbs | Feb. 5, 2026

5 Common Audit Issues in Construction and How to Avoid Them

Construction company audits are notoriously complex. Between percentage-of-completion accounting, change orders, and work-in-progress schedules, even experienced financial teams can find…

Chris Wittich | Feb. 3, 2026

Minnesota Changes to Pass-Through Entity Tax

Minnesota Pass-Through Entity Tax allows a business to elect to pay tax at the entity level which generates a federal…

Becky Gibbs | Jan. 30, 2026

Bank Financing or Private Credit? What Factoring Companies Should Consider

In this episode of Sounding Board, factoring specialists Claudia Montalbano of Verity Accounting Solutions and Becky Gibbs of Boyum Barenscheer…

Jake Kriegler | Jan. 29, 2026

ERISA 103(a)(3)(C) Audits: When the Certification Election Makes Sense

Employee benefit plan audits come with many technical requirements, but few decisions are as important as determining whether an ERISA…

Kevin Berg | Jan. 29, 2026

Year-End Close Pitfalls That Cost Auto Dealerships Money

As the calendar year draws to a close, auto dealerships face the critical task of closing their books accurately and…